Spyderco Endura 4 Review :LONG TERM:

[@nmiloslavich]

That’s actually amazing that you sent it in for warranty work and in addition to replacing parts and making it better than it was THEY SENT YOU A BRAND NEW KNIFE!?! I have a used and beat on stainless handled police with a spyder edge that I should send in for warranty work now

[@Cooldibs]

I was super shocked when they called me and told me what they were gonna do haha! They said they appreciated me using the knife👍

[@xOddyxNuffx]

Did you end up sending it in?

[@nmiloslavich]

@@xOddyxNuffx I did. Maybe I should have called like cooldibs did, because they did not replace mine. It is still perfectly usable, and they did sharpen it, but the blade play is atrocious.

[@Damen0530]

The Spyderco Endura- everything you need and nothing you don’t!

[@NickLandsberg780]

I have had 5 over the years. One of mine is almost 16 years old. Still better than most. It will last forever. Cold Alberta winter or fish slime it never slips either. Easy maintenance like you said as well. Titanium pocket clips are the only thing I replaced on 2 over the years, somewhere in Montana I think it was. Keep up the good work.

[@Cooldibs]

Absolutely, when I de-scaled fish, it was really noticeable how well textured the handle was!

[@OLMmedic]

Nice vid. I have a endela in k390 in my pocket. I absolutely love spyderco knives

[@4OriginalGOV]

That’s awesome that they sent you a new knife because they couldn’t completely repair the old one and sent the old one back. 20+ year bench made collector just getting turned on spiderco. Thanks for the video.

[@smaksim]

Great review ! It's always interesting to look at a knife after some time of use. Endura - is my favorite knife now. Now I want to buy another model- saber grind.

[@barkingspider2007]

2012 Endura in ZDP189... And down the rabbit hole, I went. : ) Thanks for the video! 😎👍

[@budweiser333]

Great review. My first quality knife was the delica. Went to the PM2 and have carried that for 5 years. Didn’t know you could swing the lock back closed like that. Cool tip.

[@Cooldibs]

Thank you for the kind words! Yea I’ve never seen anyone close the knife that way haha, kinda kills the argument saying that you have your fingers in the way of the blade path when you close the knife👍

[@sigiligus]

It’s basically the one folder to rule them all. Yes, plenty of folders have better steels, but they are more expensive and harder to sharpen. Yes, plenty of knives are more robust, but how often do you need to baton with a folder? Lots of folders do lots of things better, but the Endura is the ultimate in folding knives as general purpose utility tools that anyone can afford and maintain.

[@DavidLowry1]

Cool vid. Nice to see well used stuff. And yeah, as you know, Spyderco is top notch and good people.

[@John..18]

I've had a Zome green one, for a while, and the pattern bugged the hell out of me, after day one.. I've recently RIT dyed it black, and now it's absolutely fantastic,, I prefer tip down carry, for larger knives, your thumb is straight onto the blade hole...

[@brianleabo6295]

I have a few benchmades and a few zero tolerance and Spyderco . My Spyderco have never had any problems. But i have broken benchmades and 2 zero tolerance’s. Spyderco stands behind their stuff

[@Ty3516]

Nice video. Picked up my first spyderco back in june. A blue endura. Planning on picking up 1 or 2 more spydercos in the next month or so. Really are top notch quality knives 👍👍👍

[@Cooldibs]

Very solid knife!

[@myflatlineconstruct]

Far before you picked it up, i swam in circles of emt , law enforcement, and street life. It may be dated and there might be improvements, but this is a true tool that will last.

[@desertratedc9596]

Just bought my first Spyderco. Picked up a blue Delica. I am liking it alot because it is very slicey and I don't mind the lockback design. I have other more fidgety blades like a Civivi elementum and a Benchmade 940 but I still am glad I added the Delica to my collection. I'm probably gonna get a compression lock spyderco with better steel sometime soon but for now I am happy.

[@Jones-xx2gc]

Just bought one. Liked the Orange handles because I've got a KTM motorcycle. Here in the UK this will be for display purposes only as we cannot carry lock knives. 😟

[@Cooldibs]

Man that stinks! But congrats on the purchase man👍👍👍

[@kylepippen]

Would anyone know tho, I carry mine around alot I don't think I'm meant to have it in aus but i use it alot and no1 knows

[@tomt5745]

Here the little brother - Delica 4. Many years of use. Small hands so it fits better. Also VG-10, so needing honing up often. Two years i got another Delica 4, but in K390. Edge retention is off the charts, but needs oil, if food prepping: semi stainless. Never had the need to sharpen it...

[@Gieszkanne]

Worn out after only 4 years. Doesnt sound good for a knife that is listed for 136$ now. I would like to know how long a cheap Opinel that is under 10$ would hold up on you! What I dont like on the Endura construction is that the spring of the back lock just sit in a FRN frame. But it looks like it isnt a problem.

[@Cooldibs]

I wouldn’t say wore it wore out, since it still worked and the lock still kept the blade from closing. But it definitely needed some maintenance. And WOW $136!? That is crazy.

[@acid6urns]

136?? u need to get off spydercos main site. knife center and bladehq have the endura for $95 all day everyday. the delica is $88

[@davidcooke8825]

I love this video. Spyderco was very savvy to send you a freebie. You can’t pay for this kind of advertising.

[@Cooldibs]

Yes they were and I’m very thankful for them to do that! Thanks for watching!

[@sledgehammer8146]

I have had the Endura 4 (drop point blade, VG-10 steel) for 5 or 6 years now. Was out on the boat the other day and lost it, bought a new one next day (Endura 4, Wharnecliffe blade, K390 steel). Then I found my original one! Sweet! Now I have two. Overall best knife I have owned. I'm interested to see how I like the K390 steel and the Wharnecliffe blade; so far I like both better.

[@mikeg3950]

Idk why I don’t have one yet, the delica is my all time goat edc blade. Next on my list is a native 5 lw then probably an endure or endela

[@F80mthree]

I just got the glow in the dark endura 4 this week. Paid $60 with free shipping from a reputable eBay knife seller. Worth every penny. First spyderco, and likely won’t be buying anymore benchmade after having this in hand over the week. Think I’ll be buying the PM3 in a few days to replace my bugout.

[@strikenryken]

Can you provide a link to the knife/seller? I’m not finding anything like that for less than $100.

[@MiguelReyes-yl3bp]

You actually use your knife, as you should. I love spyderco, I’d rather have a knife that actually works then a real expensive spyderco you’ll never actually use, great vid btw.

[@CuatesTacticos]

Texan EDC Cave, thank you for sharing. Where is the story of your endura ? I am carrying a Spyderco Resilience and I am waiting for the Endura is on it's way ... I have the Waved Endura but I prefer the flat grind than saber grind .... that is why I just order the Endura 4 ... Regards

[@acid6urns]

do u like the cheap spydercos?? i feel like 8cr13mov would irk me to use. they do make a blue s35vn model of all their budget knives now tho, like the persistence, tenacious, and resilience for just a bit over $100 i feel like would be more worth it

[@mcm4point2o]

Para 3 lightweight in Maxamet steel is the dream knife

[@eliteknowledge7298]

You wouldn't regret it, guaranteed!

[@NicholasPellegrino]

Thanks for the great long term review and for the opening/closing tip! This was also one of my very first, and it's dear to my heart! Edit: The back-spring on mine is WAY too firm to be pressed down using my finger. No flick opening and closing for me!

[@Cooldibs]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@brianlash154]

That's really what keeps me away from folding knives It's the problems unique to them that will never plague a fixed blade Thanks

[@thaknobodi]

Backlock benefits include keys and pocket junk cant attack the edge through the back of the knife like open pillar construction knives

[@Cooldibs]

Never had a problem

[@sx20Ramar]

My original combo blade Endura is 30 years old. I carry it every day.😮

[@redriver6541]

Flicking my Endura watching this.... Good video man.

[@artex1917]

Can I ask ya what knife sharpener you bought?

[@Cooldibs]

Edge Pro Apex👍

[@artex1917]

Much obliged sir! Your video really sold me on this knife, gonna get it in blue 😁 👍👍👍

[@seanwhitman4365]

I have the pacific salt version. Its my fav knife ever

[@ksrebelbuck7936]

I just got one today for $70ish bucks, love it to death

[@nickallen8333]

If you use a ceramic rod and strop you won’t have to sharpen as often

[@Gieszkanne]

Why?

[@nickallen8333]

@@Gieszkanne It’s how you touch up and maintain an edge. Taking it to the stones removes a lot more material than needed to hone an edge in decent condition back to sharp. VG10 will touch up so easily on a ceramic rod and only needs to be taken to the stones for a reprofile when I gets damaged or very dull. Even steels like S30 will come back several times after passes on the rod and denim. If you do get a ceramic get a quality one they aren’t too expensive. I like the lansky medium grit that’s grey.

[@knottheory79220]

I still have my Endura 3 with an ATS 55 blade. Scratched and scuffed all to heck? Sure, but still going!

[@JAMESGREGORYKULP1985]

Well I am looking to buy a Spyderco Endura 4 pocket knife from Bass Pro Shops online. They have 2 Spyderco Endura 4 pocket knives one with lightweight FRN. The regular Spyderco Endura 4 is $110.00 Dollars. And the Spyderco Endura 4 with Lightweight FRN is $100.00 Dollars. But right now I have the Cold Steel American Lawman Lockback pocket knife. With A 3.5 inch CPM-S35VN stainless steel blade. And the Triad Lock.

[@HellGatefr2]

9:35 that is awesome

[@LanningKann]

The Glock of knives. It’s not the fanciest or exotic but it’s the one to get the job done.

[@lenzielenski3276]

I watched this video because I wanted to see a review from someone who actually USED the knife long term, as in years, not days or weeks. I bought my first Spyderco a little over a year after they first came out. (Delica-Clipit), still have it. Followed by a Police and an Endura in short order so I've carried them really, really long term and can't disagree with anything in the review. My only observation is that, perhaps, stropping the blade instead of constant resharpening may be an option to extend sharpening intervals. I do think the price has gotten completely out of hand. The Endura should sell for no more than $49, and that's pushing it. Comparable materials and quality from other manufacturers tells me that is a sufficient price point to make a reasonable profit. The rest is just price gouging. For instance, the Steel Will Cutjack is very similar, adds a flipper tab and an arguably longer lasting blade steel. Fortunately, these knives are available in huge numbers on the used market. I'll never pay Spyderco's markup again.

[@Cooldibs]

I agree! The price is too high for the materials it offers. I should try stropping out👍 glad you enjoyed the video!

[@lenzielenski3276]

@@Cooldibs I find I can bring most blades back to full sharp 3 or 4 times with green compound on a 2 inch by 10 inch strip and it takes only seconds.

[@Mrthrope]

Not a fidget knife, right? Want to make sure I got a good one-no flicking

[@richardhenry1969]

I've had endura through 3 different types of pocket clips. I had the first model with a metal clip. The problem was it was screwed into plastic. Lost about 2 of them. Then it had a plastic clip. That broke also. I stayed away for years then about 6-7 years ago I got the Emerson endura I still have it. VG10 does good for me. It's a great knife. I'm just not a fan of spydercos new prices. I believe they use blade steel as a gimmick. When in truth there is very little difference. Unless you cut paper. Real world I'll take easy sharpening over needing diamond stones. I carry a coldsteel broken skull cts-xhp. It's a much better knife. Better design all around.

[@AlanMarcaski-hw5mu]

I closed one on my hand. As it was happening I knew I fucked up too. But it never happened again before or since

[@noknives8314]

keep it forever

[@Cooldibs]

Definitely never getting rid of it!

[@darylobey8867]

Had a saber grind endura 4 for morw then a decade shes been through hell still solid i retired her and bought 2 more in flat and spyder egde like the one from cliff hanger movie :)

[@newhuskytwenty]

Get the relatively new Endura 4 in K390 steel, you will see how big improvement it is but you'll need diamond sharpening stones

[@acid6urns]

k390 rusts really really easily if u want something that holds and edge but won’t rust so easy look at like s30v or s35vn instead

[@TheRealSwampOperator]

The endura was a good knife when they were 80$.. but now , for 130$, you can do a lot better

[@Theylive4213]

Their $102 at major dealers like blade hq and knife center. Go look at Benchmade crap and see what they charge.

[@slkknifelover]

It wore out due to the constant opening and closing lol

[@escapetherace1943]

exactly why cold steel wins. tri-ad lock is a lockback but stronger and it self tensions, so wear just makes it fit better instead of eventually losing contact

[@Theylive4213]

@@escapetherace1943 Cold steel is great if you like walking around with a thick heavy brick in your pocket. lmao

[@escapetherace1943]

@@Theylive4213 they have options goofball

[@Ajho-n8p]

Don't buy spider co knives with VG10 steel... I wish someone would have told me before I bought one ( VG10 Is awful ) Go with the K390 version cuz VG10 It's more like the cheap steel they put on a $3 Walmart kitchen knife

[@Theylive4213]

Nonsense. K390 rusts and looks like sh*t with that crappy "patina" that always happens on the blade. VG10 from Spyderco, a little stropping with green compound and its back to razor sharp in a minute.

[@mk.1175]

I like spyderco but that knife is not nearly as strong as a cold steel.

[@sigiligus]

True, but it’s also nowhere near as thick and heavy as a Cold Steel. That’s what makes this knife so amazing, the lightness and thinness for the size.

[@mk.1175]

@@sigiligus cold steel code 4

[@Theylive4213]

@@mk.1175 Still heavier and has zero grip with wet hands compared to endura. Dont even think they make the code 4 anymore.